Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, health officials are asking everyone to practice...
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7 ways parents can manage anxiety amid coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. Much of the American economy is shut down, and...
When child care can’t be cancelled: How one doctor and nanny have adapted for coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, parents are juggling everything from remote work to homeschooling their kids to keeping...
Expert-backed chart offers a more realistic take on homeschool hours for stressed parents
Distance learning, remote learning, home schooling: whatever you call it, it’s not easy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic made its way...
Parents in quarantine share their best survival secrets
If you’re like a lot of parents, you’re probably struggling under the new demands of life during a pandemic. Parenting...
America is reopening, but there’s still not enough child care
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the U.S., many of us have been daydreaming about the day when stay-at-home orders...
Mom’s viral grocery shopping photo reminds us why parent shaming isn’t OK
Life looks different for most people, thanks to COVID-19, but it seems one thing that hasn’t changed are society’s impossible...
Face masks on kids at day care: Are they worth the effort?
Social distancing with children is no easy feat. Kids are notorious for touching everything within their reach, and many of...
This secret hand signal could save victims of domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a serious global issue, and the problem may be getting worse for many families during the...
Parents hold a gender reveal do-over to celebrate their transgender daughter
When Julie Hindsley found out she was expecting a baby boy in 2014, she celebrated in the same way many...
How COVID-19 is setting women back decades, at both work and at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but it’s been exceptionally ugly out there for working women and moms....
Teacher’s fiery takedown about reopening schools is something we all need to hear
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people debating whether it’s safe for children to return to school, but there’s one important...
Schools shouldn’t necessarily reopen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new statement this week on the contentious topic of reopening schools....
Without a bailout, child care centers may not survive the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced child and day care center closures, which has put a huge strain on both working...
Pod schools are the newest pandemic trend, but will they hurt more than help?
Learning pods, home schooling pods, microschools, pandemic pods, nano-schools: These are all names being used to describe the newest pod...
Teachers say they are preparing their wills before heading back to school
As the U.S. continues its national argument over when and how to reopen schools, the push for in-person learning and...
Mom’s supportive reaction to teen daughter’s pregnancy is going viral
A mom on TikTok is going viral for the way she responded to finding out her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant....
School’s dress code for distance learning has many parents rolling their eyes
Parents in Springfield, Illinois, who chose the distance learning option for their children got an interesting surprise last week when...
Boy gets head stuck in chair — and it’s only Day 2 of distance learning
Distance learning has started in many cities across the U.S., and if you’re wondering how it’s going, well, just take...
Mom’s ‘non-gender reveal’ photo shoot questions how we celebrate new babies
A U.K. mom-to-be named Ruth Abbott has captured the internet’s attention by staging a special gender reveal photo shoot with...
Pregnant teacher on bedrest celebrated for leading distance learning from hospital
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how hard teachers work to make learning possible for their students, and Janet Udomratsak...
Gender reveal party sparks a wildfire — and a backlash to the destructive trend
A gender reveal party is to blame for one of several large wildfires currently raging on the west coast. Over...
Kids in day care are infecting parents, siblings and teachers, says the CDC
For months leading up to the new school year, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, President Trump and other leaders pushed...
Dad gives wife grief for dressing ‘like a mom’ — while she recovers from childbirth during a pandemic
A new dad is in hot water for complaining about the way his wife dresses since she gave birth to...
Teacher blasts parents caught smoking, drinking and undressed during online learning
A Florida teacher is fed up with the way parents have been behaving while their students learn online. Edith Pride,...
COVID-19 vaccines aren’t being tested for kids and experts are worried
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the race has been on to create a vaccine. But parents and caregivers who are...
Amid COVID-19, nearly 1 million women forced out of work in September alone
The pandemic has upended work, school and home life for everyone in the United States, but it’s women who continue...
Parents swear by this popsicle trick to soothe overwhelmed kids
While kids may be small, they’re capable of having big feelings. It’s not unusual for young children to throw tantrums...
Amy Coney Barrett praise is hypocritical coming from policymakers who don’t support working moms
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is the mother of seven children, and a handful of senators can’t seem to...
Holiday gatherings may be off the table due to COVID-19, warns Dr. Fauci
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, it was difficult to imagine the virus might stick around long enough to impact the...
Mall Santa safety precautions have parents thoroughly fed up with the pandemic
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Claus is still coming to town. There’s just one caveat: He might have to...
Mom’s photo of son wearing a hair bow aims to ‘challenge’ gender stereotypes
A photo of a smiling baby is the latest source of internet controversy, and it’s all because his mom decided...
‘Calmhousing’ and other genius play tips for stir-crazy kids
Shouting and bouncing off the walls with energy is normal kid behavior even during the best of times. But several...
10 creative, COVID-friendly ways families are celebrating the holidays in 2020
The holidays are coming, and there’s still a pandemic, so that means it’s time to get creative about finding ways...
Alarming ‘mom code’ trend urges parents not to test kids for COVID-19
Parents desperate to keep kids in school despite the threat of COVID-19 may be resorting to a dangerous tactic. Some...
TikTok mom’s approach to picky eating is riling up parents
Parents of picky eaters are always looking for creative ways to get kids to eat, but one mom’s viral dinner...
Schools are shutting down again and parents are fed up
COVID-19 cases are surging in the U.S., and leaders are scrambling to fight back. The U.S. is averaging more than...
Brilliant Elf on the Shelf parents are quarantining the magical spy to catch a break
Every year, many parents use Elf on the Shelf as a spy for Santa and spend night after night setting...
9-year-old boy steps up as ‘honorary doula’ for his mom’s labor and delivery
For Ohio mom and doula Hollie Lau, giving birth to her third child was a family experience. Lau welcomed her...
Chrissy Teigen asks to ‘normalize formula’ after struggling to breastfeed
Chrissy Teigen has never shied away from using her platform to speak out about the hardest parts of motherhood. In...